CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain home delivery meals made by Metabolic Meals. One Washington resident was infected with a strain of Salmonella that has made a total of 16 people in 10 states sick.
- CDC Outbreak Investigation: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Home Delivery Meals | Salmonella Infection | CDC
In Washington
Quick Facts
- Cases: 1
- Hospitalizations: 1
- Deaths: 0
- Status: Ongoing
Affected Food
Sick people in this outbreak reported eating ready-to-eat, home delivery meals made by Metabolic Meals. Investigators are working to determine a specific source of contamination.
Metabolic Meals is collaborating with investigators and has reached out to customers directly who purchased the meal types listed below to inform them of the outbreak.
Metabolic Meals home delivery service products:
Select meals delivered during the week of July 28, 2025
- Four Cheese Tortellini with Pesto Sauce and Grilled Chicken
- Lot Code: 25199
- Best By: 08/07/2025
- Low Carb Chicken Teriyaki and Vegetables
- Lot Code: 25202
- Best By: 08/05/2025
- Black Garlic & Ranch Chicken Tenders with Roasted Vegetables
- Lot Code: 25205
- Best By: 08/08/2025
- Sliced Top Sirloin with Roasted Peanut Sauce and Summer Vegetables
- Lot Code: 25203
- Best By: 08/06/2025
- Additional meal lot codes include: 25199, 25202, 25203, 25204, 25205
About Salmonella
Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection that is often spread through the fecal-oral route, through contaminated food and water, or through contact with animals and their environments. Symptoms of salmonellosis include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever, chills, and abdominal cramping. Illness typically lasts several days, and people can spread infection to others even after symptoms resolve.
How to Prevent Salmonella Infection
- Wash hands with soap and water after going to the bathroom, changing diapers, touching animals, and before eating or preparing food.
- Cook all meats thoroughly, especially poultry.
- Wash cutting boards and counters used for meat or poultry preparation immediately after use to avoid cross contaminating other foods.
More Resources
To report a suspected foodborne illness or file a complaint about unsafe food handling practices at an establishment in Washington, use the Foodborne Illness Notification System (FINS).
Cases by County of Residence
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County |
Cases |
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King |
1 |
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Total Cases |
1 |
Advice to Consumers
- Do not eat affected Metabolic Meals products. Check your refrigerators and freezers if you order these meals and throw them out or contact the company.
- Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the affected ready-to-eat meals using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
- Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms: o Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as:
- Not peeing much
- Dry mouth and throat
- Feeling dizzy when standing up